Friday, Jane 27, 2012: “Bags & Bling”
Annual luncheon, fashion show and silent auction to benefit  the Centers for Healthy Aging at Senior Friendship Centers. 11:30 a.m. Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club.  Featuring fashions by Eliett’s on Palm Avenue. Celebrity Model: Judy Landers (Love Boat, B.J. and the Bear, Fantasy Island).  Event chairs: JoAnn Nevins, Sunny O’Flynn and Ingrid Bookbinder Keating. Tickets: $55 per person. Please RSVP by Jan. 19. For information call 941.556.3205.

Feb. 3, 2012: FIRST FRIDAY DANCES
Let Your Hair Down! Dance to your  favorites from the 50,’s 60’s and 70’s
To benefit Senior Friendship Senior Centers
Sarasota: The Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, 7-10 p.m. Memories Band. Tickets: $10. Call 941.556.3214
Venice: The Kathleen Catlin Friendship Center, 2350 Scenic Drive, 7-10 p.m. Gotta Luv It Band. Tickets $10. Call 941.584.0075

Feb. 28, 2012: The Music Man at Venice Theatre
To benefit The Center for Healthy Aging at Senior Friendship Centers Venice
6:30 p.m. cocktails & more!  Venice Theater 140 Tampa Ave, Venice. Tickets: $50, includes tastings from local restaurants, social hour with 50/50 drawing, mini-silent auction and a wonderful music. Call 941.556.3205 for information or to RSVP.

March 13, 20120: A Madcap Evening, You Bet Your Life and Other Marx Brothers Moments!
Senior Friendship Centers signature gala, to benefit all of its programs
6 p.m. The Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota.   An evening of classic comedy and slapstick hijinx that’s sure to put a smile on your face. Includes show, dinner, silent auction and more. Tickets: $150. Honorary Chairs, Harry & Victoria Leopold, Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert/ Call 941.556.3205 for information or to RSVP.